Marian Seldes(1928–2014)

Tony Award-winner Marian Seldes, one of the premier stage actresses in America, was born on August 23, 1928 to writer Gilbert Seldes and his socialite wife, the former Alice Wadhams Hall. She studied drama at the Neighborhood Playhouse with Sanford Meisner and dance with Martha Graham. She honed her craft with the legendary Broadway diva, ... See full bio »

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[on her shoulder in 2010]: I wasn't used to pain. Except for having my daughter I've never been in a hospital. I've always had very good stamina and counted on never losing it. But I think I'm going to regain it. This award makes me feel optimistic about it. See more
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She holds a place in the Guinness Book of Records for playing every performance of the play, "Deathtrap," on Broadway 1,809 for 8 shows per week for 4 years without taking a vacation or sick day. See more
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